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Afu-Ra
Aaron Ocosice Phillip (born January 31, 1974), known professionally as Afu-Ra, is an American rapper. A member of the Gang Starr Foundation, he has worked closely with its members, including Gang Starr, Jeru the Damaja, Big Shug and Group Home. Career Afu-Ra grew up in Brooklyn with frequent collaborator Jeru the Damaja. Afu-Ra's first studio appearance was on Jeru's debut studio album '' The Sun Rises in the East'', on the song "Mental Stamina". He made another appearance on Jeru's second studio album '' Wrath of the Math'', on the track "Physical Stamina", in 1996. Afu's debut single, "Whirlwind Thru Cities", was released in 1998, reaching the top 20 on ''Billboard'''s Hot Rap Singles chart. In 1999, he released his second single, "Defeat" b/w "Mortal Kombat". His debut album, '' Body of the Life Force'', was released in October 2000. The album featured production from DJ Premier, DJ Muggs, True Master and Da Beatminerz. Guests included Wu-Tang Clan's GZA and Mas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Body Of The Life Force
''Body of the Life Force'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Afu-Ra. Originally due to be released on Gee Street Records, it was released on October 10, 2000, via Koch Records. The recording sessions took place at D&D Studios, in New York. The production was handled by from DJ Premier, DJ Roach, 5 Boro Deep, Da Beatminerz, DJ Muggs, Joe Quinde, Mike Rone, P. King, and True Master. It features guest appearances from GZA, Hannibal Stax, Jahdan Blakkamoore, Krumbsnatcha, Ky-Mani Marley, Masta Killa, M.O.P., and Smif-N-Wessun Smif-N-Wessun, also known as Cocoa Brovaz and Tek-N-Steele, is an American hip hop duo from Brooklyn, New York City. It is composed of rappers Tekomin "Tek" Williams (born June 3, 1973) from Bedford–Stuyvesant and Darrell "Steele" Yates (born .... Track listing Charts Singles chart positions References External links * {{Authority control Afu-Ra albums E1 Music albums 2000 debut albums Albums produced by DJ Muggs Albums produce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Life Force Radio
''Life Force Radio'' is the second studio album by American rapper Afu-Ra. It was released on May 21, 2002 by Koch Records. The album's audio production was handled by Arabian Knight, Ayatollah, Curt Cazal, Domingo, Easy Mo Bee, Eric S, Kenny Muhammad the Human Orchestra, Needlz, True Master, Woogie, and DJ Premier, who also served as executive producer. It featured guest appearances from Alana Da Fonseca, Big Daddy Kane, Don Parmazhane, Gang Starr, Jahdan Blakkamoore, Kenny Muhammad the Human Orchestra, M.O.P., Quinnes Parker, RZA, Teena Marie, The Blob, and A-Sun & Respect from Perverted Monks. Track listing Personnel * Aaron Phillip – main performer * Antonio Hardy – guest performer (track 3) * Eric Murray – guest performer (track 5) * Jamal Grinnage – guest performer (track 5) * Mary Christine Brockert – guest performer (track 6) * Wayne Sharne Henry – guest performer (track 13) * Kenny Muhammad the Human Orchestra – guest performer & producer (trac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Premier
Christopher Edward Martin (born March 21, 1966), known professionally as DJ Premier (also known as Preemo), is an American record producer and DJ. He has been frequently lauded as one of hip hop's greatest producers by publications such as '' Vibe''. He formed the hip hop duo Gang Starr alongside American rapper Guru, with whom he has released seven albums. He formed another hip hop duo, PRhyme—with American rapper Royce da 5'9"—in 2014, with whom he has released two albums. Premier has produced each of Gang Starr's releases, as well as many of those by the Gang Starr Foundation. Alongside this, he has been credited with production work on releases for ASAP Mob, AZ, Common, Drake, Eminem, the Game, Griselda, Jeru the Damaja, J. Cole, Jay-Z, Joey Badass, Kanye West, Limp Bizkit, M.O.P., Mos Def, Nas, the Notorious B.I.G., O.C., Rakim, Royce Da 5'9, Run the Jewels, and Showbiz & A.G., among others. Despite mainly working in underground hip hop, he has produce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Da Beatminerz
Da Beatminerz are an American hip-hop production team from Bushwick, Brooklyn that is popular with the underground hip-hop scene. History The crew, originally composed of brothers Mr. Walt (born June 2, 1968) and DJ Evil Dee (born May 24, 1971), formed in 1992, making their production debut with Evil Dee's group Black Moon, on its debut single, "Who Got Da Props?" The duo produced the entirety of Black Moon's acclaimed debut album, '' Enta Da Stage'', in 1993, then continued production work with Black Moon's Buckshot and his crew Boot Camp Clik. In 1995, along with its third official member, Baby Paul, the group produced the entirety of Smif-N-Wessun's debut album, '' Dah Shinin'''. It continued work with fellow Boot Camp members Heltah Skeltah and O.G.C. in 1996, contributing multiple beats for their respective debuts, ''Nocturnal'' and '' Da Storm''. In the late 1990s, da Beatminerz expanded its client list, producing popular hip hop artists such as Afu-Ra, Black Star, Em ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sun Rises In The East
''The Sun Rises in the East'' is the debut album by American hip hop rapper Jeru the Damaja, released May 24, 1994, on Payday Records. It was produced by DJ Premier. The album features fellow Gang Starr Foundation member Afu-Ra. The album cover depicts the World Trade Center on fire only one year after the 1993 bombing of the North Tower. ''The Sun Rises in the East'' was well received by most music critics upon its release. The album has been considered by critics to be Jeru the Damaja's best work. "You Can't Stop the Prophet" is featured on the soundtrack of the video game '' NBA 2K16''. The soundtrack was partially curated by DJ Premier. Critical reception ''Melody Maker'' named ''The Sun Rises in the East'' "bloody essential", calling it "hypnotic and chilling as a blues party on Pluto" and "another step forward for hip hop."Columnist.Review: ''The Sun Rises in the East''. ''Melody Maker'': 33. August 13, 1994. ''NME'' said that "Jeru is more original than most appers, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
True Master
Derrick Harris (born November 4, 1969), better known by his stage name True Master, is an American hip-hop record producer and rapper, known for his affiliation with the Wu-Tang Clan. Production credits 1995 *Guru ''presents: Ill Kid Records'' (1995) :07. True Master - "Who's the Truest" :09. Fabidden - "Hi Energy" *Ol' Dirty Bastard - '' Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version'' (March 28, 1995) :04. "Brooklyn Zoo" (Co-produced by Ol' Dirty Bastard) *Guru - '' Jazzmatazz, Vol. 2: The New Reality'' (July 18, 1995) :04. Looking Through the Darkness (featuring Mica Paris) co-produced by Guru">small>co-produced by Guru/small> : 1996 *Ghostface Killah - '' Ironman'' (October 29, 1996) :09. "Fish" (featuring Cappadonna and Raekwon) *Various artists - ''NFL Jams (Import)'' (November 26, 1996) :04. Method Man and Ricky Watters - "It's in the Game" 1997 *Various artists - '' Rhyme & Reason (soundtrack)'' (January 14, 1997) :07. The RZA - "Tragedy" (co-produced by RZA) *Wu-Tan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ky-Mani Marley
Ky-Mani Ronald Marley (born 26 February 1976) is a Jamaican reggae musician. In 2001, he received a Grammy nomination for his album '' Many More Roads''. He is the only child of the late reggae musician Bob Marley and Anita Belnavis, a Jamaican table tennis champion. He is one of Bob Marley's 11 children. Early life and family Marley was born on 26 February 1976 out of wedlock outside of Bob’s marriage to singer Rita Marley in Falmouth, Jamaica, to Anita Belnavis and Bob Marley. When he was five years old, his father died of cancer. At the age of nine, Marley and his mother relocated to Miami, Florida. His taste in music was informed by the music he heard on American radio stations, especially hip-hop, rock, and pop. In his early youth, Marley was focused on sports. As an athlete, he competed in soccer and American football. With his mother's direction, he received piano and guitar lessons and played trumpet in his high school band. Career While a teenager, Marley started ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gang Starr
Gang Starr was an American Hip-hop, hip hop duo, consisting of Houston-born record producer DJ Premier and Boston-based rapper Guru (rapper), Guru. Gang Starr was at its height from 1989 to 2003, and is considered a widely influential MC-and-producer duo. They are recognized for being one of the pioneers of jazz rap active during the Golden age hip-hop, golden age of hip hop. Some of their top hits include "Mass Appeal (song), Mass Appeal", "Take It Personal", "Moment of Truth", "Full Clip" and "Above The Clouds". Career Original & second group lineups The original Gang Starr group was founded in Morehouse College by three friends from Boston, Massachusetts: Guru (then known as MC Keithy E.) who had planned to be a rapper/singer, Big Shug as the main MC and DJ Suave D (Shug's younger brother Dana) as their DJ. After Shug was imprisoned, Suave D quit the group, leaving Guru to enlist the services of MC Damo D-Ski and DJ 1, 2 B-Down (also known as Mike Dee) with various record pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gang Starr Foundation
Gang Starr was an American hip hop duo, consisting of Houston-born record producer DJ Premier and Boston-based rapper Guru. Gang Starr was at its height from 1989 to 2003, and is considered a widely influential MC-and-producer duo. They are recognized for being one of the pioneers of jazz rap active during the golden age of hip hop. Some of their top hits include " Mass Appeal", "Take It Personal", "Moment of Truth", "Full Clip" and "Above The Clouds". Career Original & second group lineups The original Gang Starr group was founded in Morehouse College by three friends from Boston, Massachusetts: Guru (then known as MC Keithy E.) who had planned to be a rapper/singer, Big Shug as the main MC and DJ Suave D (Shug's younger brother Dana) as their DJ. After Shug was imprisoned, Suave D quit the group, leaving Guru to enlist the services of MC Damo D-Ski and DJ 1, 2 B-Down (also known as Mike Dee) with various producers, such as Donald D, J.V. Johnson or the 45 King helping ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cocoa Brovaz
Smif-N-Wessun, also known as Cocoa Brovaz and Tek-N-Steele, is an American hip hop duo from Brooklyn, New York City. It is composed of rappers Tekomin "Tek" Williams (born June 3, 1973) from Bedford–Stuyvesant and Darrell "Steele" Yates (born December 18, 1972) from Brownsville. The duo comprise one quarter of supergroup Boot Camp Clik, together with Buckshot, Heltah Skeltah and Originoo Gunn Clappaz. Both members are known for their Jamaican Patois during their raps, which was more evident during the earlier stages of their career. History The duo debuted on Black Moon's 1993 album '' Enta da Stage'' on the tracks "Blac Smif-N-Wessun" and "U Da Man". They released their first single " Bucktown" b/w "Let's Git It On" in early 1994, which became an underground hit. Released in January 1995, their album ''Dah Shinin''' peaked at number 59 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and went on to sell over 300,000 copies in the United States. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masta Killa
Jamel Irief (born Elgin Evander Turner; August 18, 1969), better known by his stage name Masta Killa, is an American rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He was only featured on one track on their 1993 debut album '' Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)'', but has been prolific on Clan group albums and solo projects since the mid-1990s. He released his debut album '' No Said Date'' in 2004 to positive reviews, and has since released four additional albums. Career Born in Brooklyn, New York City, Masta Killa was the last member to join the Wu-Tang Clan; consequently he did not appear on the group's debut single " Protect Ya Neck". He was also the only member who was not a rapper at the time of the group's formation. He was extensively mentored by the GZA during his early days with the group, evident in the similar flow they both employ. He derived his rap name from the 1978 kung fu film '' Shaolin Master Killer'', (Shao Lin san shi liu fang). Masta Killa only appeared on one track ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan is an American hip hop collective formed in Staten Island, New York City, in 1992. Its members include RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and, until his death in 2004, Ol' Dirty Bastard. Close affiliate Cappadonna later became an official member. They are credited for revitalizing East Coast hip hop and are considered one of the greatest hip hop groups of all time.Adaso, Henry25 Best Rap Groups of All-Time. About.com. Retrieved June 19, 2010. After signing to Steve Rifkind's label Loud Records in 1992, Wu-Tang Clan released their debut album '' Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)'' in 1993; initially receiving positive reviews, it has since garnered widespread critical acclaim and is widely considered to be one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. Members of the group released solo albums between 1994 and 1996. In 1997, the group released their second album, '' Wu-Tang Forever''. It debuted atop t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
